Whistleblower Information 1 2.pdf

This document is a Department of Justice (DOJ) whistleblower information sheet providing guidance for employees of DOJ contractors, subcontractors, grantees, and personal services contractors about their rights and protections when reporting misconduct.

The document defines a whistleblower as an individual who discloses information about gross mismanagement, waste of federal funds, abuse of authority, substantial public health/safety dangers, or violations of laws/regulations related to federal contracts or grants. Federal law protects whistleblowers from retaliation under Title 41, United States Code, Section 4712. Employees can report wrongdoing to entities like Congress members, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Government Accountability Office (GAO), or agency officials. If retaliation occurs, individuals can file a complaint with the DOJ OIG, which will investigate and submit findings to the concerned person, contractor/grantee, and agency head. The document provides multiple contact methods for reporting, including a website, hotline number, fax, and mailing address.